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and we worked with laypeople and local leaders to rebuild neighborhoods and improve schools. and most of all, to broaden opportunity for young people too many who were at risk. and i confess the progress didn't come quickly, and it did not come easily. sometimes it didn't come at all. there were times where i thought about giving up and moving on. but what kept me going day in and day out was the same thing that has sustained the urban league all these years. the same thing that sustains all of you. and that is the belief that in america, change is always possible. and our union may not be perfect, but it is perfectible. that we can strive over time through effort and sweat and blood and tears until it is the place we imagine. it may come in fits and starts at a pace that can be slow and frustrating, but if we're willing to push through all the doubt and the cynicism and the weariness, then yes, we can form that more perfect union. the people i worked with in those early days in chicago, they were looking for the same thing that americans every place aspire to. we're not a na
and we worked with laypeople and local leaders to rebuild neighborhoods and improve schools. and most of all, to broaden opportunity for young people too many who were at risk. and i confess the progress didn't come quickly, and it did not come easily. sometimes it didn't come at all. there were times where i thought about giving up and moving on. but what kept me going day in and day out was the same thing that has sustained the urban league all these years. the same thing that sustains all of...
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that police car transpired in the back with the officers in a different location. >> yates met with local african-american leaders and reportedly told them that the fbi is also investigating. the community wants answers. >> the point is this is strange. you know, and it's certainly demanding further investigation. it's not just a black thing. a human being died in the back of a police car while handcuffed. >> amen, reverend. chavis carter is dead and we don't know why. carter had just $10 worth of marijuana on him. there's a lot more coming up in the next half hour on "the ed show." stay tuned. >>> i think accusations like this being thrown around are pretty dangerous. >> michele bachmann has doubled down on her islam phobic remarks. i'll ask the panel. >>> and why is gabby douglas gets flack about how she wears her hair? i'll explain. isn't it time the automobile advanced? introducing cue in the all-new cadillac xts. the simplicity of a tablet has come to your car. ♪ the all-new cadillac xts has arrived. and it's bringing the future forward. hey america, even though slisa rinna is wear
that police car transpired in the back with the officers in a different location. >> yates met with local african-american leaders and reportedly told them that the fbi is also investigating. the community wants answers. >> the point is this is strange. you know, and it's certainly demanding further investigation. it's not just a black thing. a human being died in the back of a police car while handcuffed. >> amen, reverend. chavis carter is dead and we don't know why. carter...
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there were local and state officials. there were k-9 units. of course, by the time they got there, there was little they could do except secure those children and get them out of there. we know that they went classroom to classroom. and we should say that the shooting happened in one area of this school in two separate rooms. they went from classroom to classroom. and the scene was so horrific, and they didn't want the children to see it. and many of them clearly were crying. they had them hold hands and asked them to close their eyes, and they were led out. i can also tell you from talking to a couple of local officials here, and i think it is important to note that the people who are working this, many of them are people who live there. they know the people who were in that school. they know the teachers. they know the students. they're their friends and neighbors. so they are not only having to do their jobs, but they're doing it at a time of great very close and personal tragedy as well, ed. >> chris, i know that you have covered tragedies
there were local and state officials. there were k-9 units. of course, by the time they got there, there was little they could do except secure those children and get them out of there. we know that they went classroom to classroom. and we should say that the shooting happened in one area of this school in two separate rooms. they went from classroom to classroom. and the scene was so horrific, and they didn't want the children to see it. and many of them clearly were crying. they had them hold...
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let's be working as closely as possible with the state and local officials, and we will not quit until this is done. >> big government makes a big impact in new jersey, where the president tours the state with chris christie. >> it's been a great working relationship to make sure that we're doing the jobs that people have asked us to do. >> new jersey senator bob menendez was with the president today and he joins me live tonight. plus, jonathan alter on why good governance is good politics. e.j. dionne on mitt romney's troubling post-hurricane trouble. dnc chair debbie wasserman schultz on mitt romney's disappearing act. and bob shrum is here tonight, with a brand-new electoral map that will put a smile on democrats' faces. >> good to have you with us tonight, folks, thanks for watching. washington, pay attention. it has taken a life-altering disaster to show the country how our elected officials can work together, regardless of party affiliation. now, they're officials, they're not leaders until they work together, and this is what we're seeing. president obama arrived in new jersey t
let's be working as closely as possible with the state and local officials, and we will not quit until this is done. >> big government makes a big impact in new jersey, where the president tours the state with chris christie. >> it's been a great working relationship to make sure that we're doing the jobs that people have asked us to do. >> new jersey senator bob menendez was with the president today and he joins me live tonight. plus, jonathan alter on why good governance is...
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this is first lady michelle obama at a let's move exercise session that she held with local kids and u.s. service members' kids in london before the opening ceremonies last week. there she is at the same event with british soccer star the very handsome david beckham. here is michelle obama giving a preolympics pep talk to women's basketball team. this was kind of a stunning moment. upon meeting the u.s. wrestling team, the american wrestler asked first lady michelle obama if she could please pick her up. i'm guessing from the picture that the first lady answered in the affirmative and this history-making photo op was born. so awesome. after the u.s. men's basketball team kicked france's butt really badly yesterday, the u.s. men's basketball team got hugged from the first lady. not all at once. they all lined up individually to each get their hug from michelle obama. so one for kobe bryant, one for lebron james, and on and on. hugs all around. one by one, right? at the opening ceremonies on friday, there was just one reaction shot of michelle obama watching the proceedings. she was sh
this is first lady michelle obama at a let's move exercise session that she held with local kids and u.s. service members' kids in london before the opening ceremonies last week. there she is at the same event with british soccer star the very handsome david beckham. here is michelle obama giving a preolympics pep talk to women's basketball team. this was kind of a stunning moment. upon meeting the u.s. wrestling team, the american wrestler asked first lady michelle obama if she could please...
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there's been close coordination between state, federal and local governme governments. >> if you want to know how close the coordination has been, listen to new jersey governor chris christie. >> i've been in touch with president obama this afternoon. the president called me at about 2:15 this afternoon. it was just the two of us on the phone. we had a good conversation. the president wanted to know if we had everything that we needed to be able to respond to the storm. i told him we did. we wanted to check on the level of cooperation with fema, i said it was excellent. he said if at any point over the next 48 hours, i was not getting from the federal government i should call him directly at the white house and had he was going to be there. and that i should just not worry about dealing with anybody else. just call him. >> president obama was quick to point out the response is part of the normal government operations. it's not a reflection of the current election climate. >> i am not worried at this point about the impact on the election. i'm worried about the impact on families and i
there's been close coordination between state, federal and local governme governments. >> if you want to know how close the coordination has been, listen to new jersey governor chris christie. >> i've been in touch with president obama this afternoon. the president called me at about 2:15 this afternoon. it was just the two of us on the phone. we had a good conversation. the president wanted to know if we had everything that we needed to be able to respond to the storm. i told him...
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are you confident with the kind of resources that you have both on a state, a local level and with the support of fema and the federal government that you can get things up and running as quickly as humanly possible given the circumstances? >> well, the one lesson they learned this time that appears to be, you know, what in execution is that they put a lot more people on the ground. you know, i was with the vice president at the light and power company and they know that they're under a microscope in terms of performing better. personally i feel we have to look at how fragile the system is. this is actually the third storm in 14 months where hundreds of thousands of people in this state have been crippled and, you know, comparatively speaking in terms of our neighbors, it just seems really disproportionate and you know these systems just seem to go down awfully fast and, you know, it's a big investment. it involves, you know, a big sea change in terms of how we structure our power lines, but, you know, this is really starting to become a real problem for the state's economy when everyt
are you confident with the kind of resources that you have both on a state, a local level and with the support of fema and the federal government that you can get things up and running as quickly as humanly possible given the circumstances? >> well, the one lesson they learned this time that appears to be, you know, what in execution is that they put a lot more people on the ground. you know, i was with the vice president at the light and power company and they know that they're under a...
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naming the police department just yet because i want to go to them and try the make an improvement in my local community before i just put them on blast. hopefully having this conversation, putting my name and face on it, gets it out there and makes it more real to
naming the police department just yet because i want to go to them and try the make an improvement in my local community before i just put them on blast. hopefully having this conversation, putting my name and face on it, gets it out there and makes it more real to
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"i believe that fema plays a key role in working with states and localities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. as president i will ensure fema has the funding it needs to fulfill its mission, while directing maximum resources to the first responders who work tirelessly to help those in need because states and localities are in the best position to get aid to the individuals in communities affected by natural disasters." i tell you what, it just doesn't get any deeper than that, does it? here's what the american people want to know. are you going to keep fema? i guess judging from that answer there's going to be at least a few people in the front office at fema that might make sure some money gets to the states. how do you read it? >> i also think, though, it's not just a question of -- think of how carefully parched that whole statement is. remember that under president obama, like under president bill clinton, part of what has made fema so effective is the ability to have the resources in the bank, to have the resources, to get those resources ahead of the storm. because
"i believe that fema plays a key role in working with states and localities to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. as president i will ensure fema has the funding it needs to fulfill its mission, while directing maximum resources to the first responders who work tirelessly to help those in need because states and localities are in the best position to get aid to the individuals in communities affected by natural disasters." i tell you what, it just doesn't get any deeper...
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those cookies didn't come from the local 7-11. >> the cookies actually came from the local bethel bakery in bethel park. >> i couldn't hide my grief. those sweets are now getting a lot of attention. >> it is a local institution around since 1955. it's pittsburgh's cookie mecca and mitt romney managed to insult it. >> when i heard it, i thought, oh, my goodness, this guy has no idea how beloved this institution is that provided these cookies. >> they are not convenience store cookies. >> they are right from the heart of bethel park. >> the woman who prepared the tray of five dozen cookies for governor romney said she was shocked by his reaction. to add insult to injury, romney didn't even taste any of the food. the locals, they're not happy. >> while bethel bakery fans are mad saying maybe mitt romney is used to eating cupcakes with diamonds in them, the owner of the store is laughing and hopes he gets another shot at pleasing the republican who will be back in pittsburgh before november. >> maybe he's more of cupcake person or pie person. i don't know. >> cupcakes with diamonds, author o
those cookies didn't come from the local 7-11. >> the cookies actually came from the local bethel bakery in bethel park. >> i couldn't hide my grief. those sweets are now getting a lot of attention. >> it is a local institution around since 1955. it's pittsburgh's cookie mecca and mitt romney managed to insult it. >> when i heard it, i thought, oh, my goodness, this guy has no idea how beloved this institution is that provided these cookies. >> they are not...
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local naacp president turner clayton said, "the sanford city manager and mayor were unable to attend because they have been summoned to washington by attorney general eric holder." there are calls for review of florida's so-called stand your ground law. there are also calls for the sanford police chief to resign and today city commission gave him a vote of no confidence in a vote of 3-2. sanford officials have said the decision not to arrest george zimmerman was made by the responding officer, who released the shooter after he claimed he acted in self-defense. george zimmerman's neighbor says the media is convicting him prematurely. >> george is a congenial, amiable, admirable person. he had a passion and a care for this neighborhood, to ensure the safety of everybody here. and further more, george is no rambo. he was a caring person. >> this is why the 911 tapes are so important. get your cell phones out. i want to know what you think. tonight's question, does george zimmerman need to be arrested so justice can be served? text "a" for yes, text "b" for no to 622639 or go to our blog
local naacp president turner clayton said, "the sanford city manager and mayor were unable to attend because they have been summoned to washington by attorney general eric holder." there are calls for review of florida's so-called stand your ground law. there are also calls for the sanford police chief to resign and today city commission gave him a vote of no confidence in a vote of 3-2. sanford officials have said the decision not to arrest george zimmerman was made by the responding...
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of mitt romney, when he was governor of the state. >> local government was cut dramatically. we lost police, firefighter, teachers, at rapid rates. people that directly impact the lives of every citizen. our cities were less safe, not as clean, larger class sizes. >> republicans want to pretend government job losses don't hurt the economy, but the facts are not on their side. we are currently experiencing the only time in the last 30 years in which public sector jobs have not been part of the post recession recovery. and they wonder why the current recovery is sluggish. even ronald reagan added public sector jobs coming out of the recession. public employment was up 3.1% under reagan but down 2.7% under president obama and the republican congress. those jobs make a difference in the overall unemployment picture. according to the "wall street journal," unemployment would be a full percentage point lower with those public sector jobs factored in. it all has an effect on the economy. the center for budget priority says, quote, private and public sector workers who are laid off o
of mitt romney, when he was governor of the state. >> local government was cut dramatically. we lost police, firefighter, teachers, at rapid rates. people that directly impact the lives of every citizen. our cities were less safe, not as clean, larger class sizes. >> republicans want to pretend government job losses don't hurt the economy, but the facts are not on their side. we are currently experiencing the only time in the last 30 years in which public sector jobs have not been...
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what kind of jobs are we saying when we say state and local government jobs? mostly teachers, who represent the overwhelming majority of state and local jobs, cops and firefighters. last friday mitt romney said americans don't want more teachers, firefighters or police officers. yesterday they say there was wisdom in his comments. today romney says it's not possible for the government to create new jobs through state and local government. which is it, mitt? if only we could find someone in the republican party willing to tell the truth. >> we have to come to grips with how big the challenge is. does that mean there will be fewer teachers? the honest answer is yes. >> i never thought i would see the day when newt gingrich was the honesty broker in the republican party. i'll have a lot more on this story with howard fineman and richard wolf. is mitt romney campaigning to be president of fantasy land? >> breaking news out of georgia, a judge rules the ku klux klan may not adopt a highway. i'll tell you why i disagree with the ruling. >> and can anyone get a pass
what kind of jobs are we saying when we say state and local government jobs? mostly teachers, who represent the overwhelming majority of state and local jobs, cops and firefighters. last friday mitt romney said americans don't want more teachers, firefighters or police officers. yesterday they say there was wisdom in his comments. today romney says it's not possible for the government to create new jobs through state and local government. which is it, mitt? if only we could find someone in the...
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if station managers start losing local advertisers, think will think twice. stay with us, moments ago, bill o'reilly made shocking comments right back, stay with us. you know when i grow up, i'm going to own my own restaurant. i want to be a volunteer firefighter. when i grow up, i want to write a novel. i want to go on a road trip. when i grow up, i'm going to go there. i want to fix up old houses. [ female announcer ] at aarp we believe you're never done growing. i want to fall in love again. [ female announcer ] discover what's next in your life. get this free travel bag when you join at aarp.org/jointoday. the other office devices? they don't get me. they're all like, "hey, brother, doesn't it bother you that no one notices you?" and i'm like, "doesn't it bother you you're not reliable?" and they say, "shut up!" and i'm like, "you shut up." in business, it's all about reliability. 'cause these guys aren't just hitting "print." they're hitting "dream." so that's what i do. i print dreams, baby. [whispering] big dreams. my dad and grandfather spent their wh
if station managers start losing local advertisers, think will think twice. stay with us, moments ago, bill o'reilly made shocking comments right back, stay with us. you know when i grow up, i'm going to own my own restaurant. i want to be a volunteer firefighter. when i grow up, i want to write a novel. i want to go on a road trip. when i grow up, i'm going to go there. i want to fix up old houses. [ female announcer ] at aarp we believe you're never done growing. i want to fall in love again....
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they represent a distinctly american opportunity to improve our local communities and in the same time help our nation averta major crisis. how is it credible when so many republicans now pretend exchanges were not a republican idea, to the point they refuse to implement the exchanges which means the federal government will do it for them. how is that credible? you're making the argument about exchanges and when a democratic president comes along, all of a sudden, it disappears. ? i understand what you're saying, and in and of itself, it makes sense. you have to look at it in the context of obama care. it wasn't just the states are going to create exchanges. we now have unfortunately this individual mandate that is going to tax tens of thousands, millions of middle class americans when they don't want to be taxed. there was a medicaid increase requirement that was declared unconstitutional. i think if we have the idea of exchange s put out there independent of this, republican governors, as some do now, would have embraced it, and given the context, and by the way, given the fact that
they represent a distinctly american opportunity to improve our local communities and in the same time help our nation averta major crisis. how is it credible when so many republicans now pretend exchanges were not a republican idea, to the point they refuse to implement the exchanges which means the federal government will do it for them. how is that credible? you're making the argument about exchanges and when a democratic president comes along, all of a sudden, it disappears. ? i understand...
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legislation, but they've short circuited that now by limiting these early voting hours by going to the ultra-local level and using their power on the county board of elections, which in many democrat cities are split between democrats and republicans 3-3. what happens when there's a split, the secretary of state, who's a republican, has intervened to limit early voting hours in places like cleveland, columbus, akron, and toledo. that's how they are getting away with this. >> republicans in the state say slashing the early voting is all about cost. why is that a lie? >> never let the truth get in the way of a good story, ed. the republicans have a lot of good stories but not a lot of truth. what is the cost of the state of ohio returning to the debacle of 2004? yes, there will be a cost to holding clean and fair elections, but that is a cost worth paying. it is absolutely outrageous that in the 21st century, 2008, that we would have elected officials trying to suppress the vote in this state, particularly of working class people. and ed, i will tell you in cayahunga county in 2008, 60% of the early
legislation, but they've short circuited that now by limiting these early voting hours by going to the ultra-local level and using their power on the county board of elections, which in many democrat cities are split between democrats and republicans 3-3. what happens when there's a split, the secretary of state, who's a republican, has intervened to limit early voting hours in places like cleveland, columbus, akron, and toledo. that's how they are getting away with this. >> republicans...
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can pour money into every race at every level from statehouses to local judgeships. let's turn to montana governor brian schweitzer. he joins us tonight. governor, great to have you with us. i know you're a positive guy. i'm a positive guy. you've been in business, i've been in business. i'm trying to find the silver lining of something positive in this ruling. they have told you in your state for 100 years you folks have had it wrong. we're going to make it right so corporations can come in and spend anything they want to spend in elections. what's your gut instinct and your feeling? >> over 100 years ago, it was two copper kings who owned all of montana. they were the two richest people on the planet and they owned all of the politics in montana. they owned every one of the legislators. when we first sent the united states senator to washington, d.c., he bribed his way in and they wouldn't even seat him, we were so corrupt. it wasn't the montana legislature that passed the law. it was the montana citizens who stood up 100 years ago, passed a referendum, and said, w
can pour money into every race at every level from statehouses to local judgeships. let's turn to montana governor brian schweitzer. he joins us tonight. governor, great to have you with us. i know you're a positive guy. i'm a positive guy. you've been in business, i've been in business. i'm trying to find the silver lining of something positive in this ruling. they have told you in your state for 100 years you folks have had it wrong. we're going to make it right so corporations can come in...
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also shut down or given over to the model and we want to reach out to those local school councils. we've been doing this for some time since we knew they were on this hit list. >> is this an attack on classism, racism? why is it always the underprivileged kids that get targeted in stuff like this? this is a model for making money, is it not? >> it is. it's also a model for making sure that certain children know their place in this society. i think we haven't had honest conversations about that. >> do you believe that, mr. brown? >> i believe that 100%. i mean, not only, you know, there's a perception and it's a horrible perception that low-income children don't want to learn, that they don't want to succeed. we can prove that there have been successful schools in our community, schools where over 80% of the children were meeting and exceeding the state standards. >> where they are resourced, they do well. >> not only do they do well, when they do well, cps or chicago public schools would implement actions that destabilized those schools so there's a school in our neighborhood calle
also shut down or given over to the model and we want to reach out to those local school councils. we've been doing this for some time since we knew they were on this hit list. >> is this an attack on classism, racism? why is it always the underprivileged kids that get targeted in stuff like this? this is a model for making money, is it not? >> it is. it's also a model for making sure that certain children know their place in this society. i think we haven't had honest conversations...